2012 HONDA CR-Z wheel

uuIf a Tire Goes FlatuChanging a Flat Tire
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Handling the Unexpected
1. Remove the center cap.
2. Place the flat tire face down in the compact
spare tire well.
3. Remove the spacer cone from the wing
bolt, flip it over, and insert it back on the
bolt. Secure the flat tire with the wing bolt.
4. Securely put the jack and wheel nut wrench
back in the tool case in the cargo area.
If you replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator
comes on while you are driving. After driving for a few miles (kilometers), the
indicator will start blinking for a short time and then stay on. CHECK TPMS SYSTEM
appears on the multi-information display, but this is normal.
If you replace the tire with a specified regular tire, the warning message on the
multi-information display and the low tire pressure/TPMS indicator will go off after
a few miles (kilometers).
■Storing the Flat Tire1Storing the Flat Tire
3WARNING
Loose items can fly around the interior in a
crash and can seriously injure the
occupants.
Store the wheel, jack, and tools securely before driving.
Spacer
Cone
Wing
Bolt
For compact spare tire
For normal tire
■TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire1TPMS and the Compact Spare Tire
The system cannot monitor the pressure of the
compact spare tire. Manually check the compact
spare tire pressure to be sure that it is correct.
Use TPMS specific wheels. Each is equipped with a
tire pressure sensor mounted inside the tire behind
the valve stem.
U.S. models only

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uuIndicator, Coming On/BlinkinguIf the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Handling the Unexpected
If the Brake System Indicator Comes On■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• The brake fluid is low.
• There is a malfunction in the brake system.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on while driving
Press the brake pedal lightly to check pedal pressure. • If normal, check the brake fluid level the next time you stop.
• If abnormal, take immediate action. If necessary, downshift the
transmission to slow the vehicle using engine braking.
If the EPS Indicator Comes On
■Reasons for the indicator to come on
• Comes on when there is a problem with EPS.
• If you depress the accelerator pedal repeatedly to increase the engine
speed while the engine is idling, the indicator comes on, and
sometimes the steering wheel becomes harder to operate.
■ What to do when the indicator comes on
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and restart the engine.
If the indicator comes on and stays on, immediately have your vehicle
inspected by a dealer.
1If the Brake System Indicator Comes On
Have your vehicle repaired immediately.
It is dangerous to drive with low brake fluid. If there
is no resistance from the brake pedal, stop immediately in a safe place. If necessary downshift
the gears.
If the brake system indicator and ABS indicator come
on simultaneously, the electronic brake distribution
system is not working. This can result in vehicle
instability under sudden braking.
Have your vehicle inspected by a dealer immediately.U.S.
Canada (Red)
1If the EPS Indicator Comes On
NOTICE
If you repeatedly turn the steering wheel at an
extremely low speed, or hold the steering wheel on
the full left or right position for a while, the system
heats up. The system goes into a protective mode,
and limits its performance. The steering wheel
becomes harder and harder to operate. Once the
system cools down, EPS is restored. Repeated operation under these conditions can eventually damage the system.

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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle. ■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle. ■ Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoting arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.1Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift from side to side or break.

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uuEmergency Towingu
Handling the Unexpected
For very short distances, such as freeing the vehicle, you can use the detachable
towing hook that mounts on the anchor in the front bumper.1.Push the right edge of the cover with your
finger, then remove it.
2. Take the towing hook and the wheel nut
wrench out of the cargo area.
3. Screw the towing hook into the hole, and
tighten it with the wheel nut wrench.
■Towing Hook1Towing Hook
NOTICE
To avoid damage to your vehicle, use the towing hook for straight, flat ground towing only. Do not
tow at an angle. This hook should not be used to tow
the vehicle onto a flat bed. Do not use it as a tie down.
Make sure to use the properly-designed and attached
towing equipment.
NOTICE
Do not slip the clutch for a long time to get unstuck.
This may overheat and damage the transmission.
Cover
Wheel Nut Wrench
Towing Hook

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uuSpecificationsu
Information
■Brake Fluid
■Automatic Transmission (CVT) Fluid
■Manual Transmission Fluid
SpecifiedHonda Heavy Duty Brake Fluid DOT 3
SpecifiedHonda CVTF (continuously
variable transmission fluid)
Capacity Change 3.0 US qt (2.8 L)
SpecifiedHonda Manual Transmission Fluid
Capacity Change 1.5 US qt (1.4 L)
■Engine Oil
■Engine Coolant
Recommended·Genuine Honda Motor Oil 0W-20
·API Premium-grade 0W-20 detergent oil
Capacity Change 3.6 US qt (3.4 L)
Change
including filter
3.8 US qt (3.6 L)
SpecifiedHonda Long-Life Antifreeze/Coolant Type2
Ratio 50/50 with distilled water
Capacity
1.16 US gal (4.4 L)
(change including the remaining
0.116 US gal (0.44 L) in the reserve tank)
■Tire
Regular
SizeP195/55R16 86V
Pressure30 psi
(210 kPa [2.1 kgf/cm 2
])
Compact
Spare Size T135/80D15 99M Pressure
60 psi
(420 kPa [4.2 kgf/cm
2
])
Wheel SizeRegular16 x 6J
Compact Spare15 x 4T

Index
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Index
Index
Numbers
7-Speed Manual Shift Mode................... 205
A
ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) .................. 222
Accessories and Modifications ................ 236
Accessory Power Socket ........................... 127
Active Head Restraints ............................. 123
Additives
Coolant .................................................. 252
Engine Oil ............................................... 249
Washer ................................................... 257
Additives, Engine Oil ............................... 247
Adjusting
Head Restraints ....................................... 121
Headlights .............................................. 258
Mirrors.................................................... 118
Seats....................................................... 119
Steering Wheel ....................................... 117
Air Conditioning System
(Climate Control System) ....................... 132
Changing the Mode................................ 132 Defrosting the Windscreen and
Windows .............................................. 133
Dust and Pollen Filter .............................. 280
Recirculation/Fresh Air Mode................... 132
Sensors ................................................... 134
Using Automatic Climate Control............ 132
Air Pressure ...................................... 269, 313
Airbags ....................................................... 41 Advanced Airbags ..................................... 47
After a Collision ......................................... 45
Airbag Care ............................................... 55
Event Data Recorders ................................. 26
Front Airbags (SRS) .................................... 44
Indicator ........................................ 52, 70, 74
Passenger Airbag Off Indicator .................. 53
Sensors ...................................................... 47
Side Airbag Cutoff System ......................... 50
Side Airbag Off Indicator ........................... 50
Side Airbags .............................................. 48
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
AM/FM Audio ................................... 143, 154
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) .................. 222
Indicator .................................................... 70
ASST Indicator ............................................. 82
Audio Remote Controls .............................. 19
Audio System ............................................ 136
Adjusting the Sound ................................ 142
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 138
Error Messages ........................................ 167
General Information ................................ 169
MP3/WMA/AAC ...................................... 149
PC Card ................................................... 172
Radio Data System (RDS) ......................... 144
Reactivating ............................................. 139
Recommended CDs ................................. 169
Recommended Drives .............................. 171
Security Code .......................................... 139
Theft Protection ....................................... 139
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 137 USB Flash Drives ...................................... 171
with Navigation System ........................... 151
without Navigation System ...................... 141
Authorized Manuals ................................ 321
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking ................. 103
Customize ................................................. 90
Auto Idle Stop .......................................... 225
Auto Idle Stop Indicator ............................ 76
Automatic Lighting .................................. 111
Automatic Transmission (CVT) ................. 202
Creeping ................................................. 202
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Kickdown ................................................ 202
Operating the Shift Lever......................... 204
Shift Lever Does Not Move ...................... 296
Shifting ................................................... 203
Auxiliary Input Jack .................................. 138
Average Fuel Economy .............................. 88
Average Fuel Economy Records ................ 88
Average Speed ........................................... 85
B
Back-Up Light ........................................... 263
Battery ...................................................... 278
Charging System Indicator................. 69, 300
Jump Starting .......................................... 294 Maintenance }
(Checking the 12 Volt Battery) ............... 278
Maintenance (Replacing) ......................... 279
Battery Charge in Progress (CHRG) ........... 82

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Index
J
Jack (Wheel Nut Wrench)........................ 290
Jump Starting ........................................... 294
K
Key Number Tag ........................................ 99
Keyless Lockout Prevention ..................... 101
Keys ............................................................. 99
Lockout Prevention ................................. 101
Master Keys .............................................. 99
Number Tag.............................................. 99
Remote Transmitter ................................ 100
Types and Functions.................................. 99
Won’t Turn ............................................... 24
Kickdown .................................................. 202
L
L Mode ...................................................... 207
Language (HFL) ........................................ 174
Lights ................................................ 110, 258
Automatic............................................... 111
Bulb Replacement ................................... 258
Daytime Running Lights .......................... 112
Fog Light Indicator .................................... 75
High-Beam Indicator ................................. 74
Interior.................................................... 124
Light Switches......................................... 110
Lights On Indicator.................................... 75
Turn Signals ............................................ 110 Load Limits
................................................ 195
Locking and Unlocking .............................. 99
Auto Door Locking/Unlocking .................. 103
From Inside .............................................. 102
From Outside ........................................... 100
Keys .......................................................... 99
Using a Key ............................................. 101
Lockout Prevention System ...................... 101
Low Battery Charge (12 volt) ................... 300
Low Fuel Indicator ...................................... 70
Low Oil Pressure Indicator ................. 68, 299
Low Temperature Indicator ....................... 74
Lubricant Specifications Chart ................. 312
Luggage (Maximum Load Limit) ............. 195
M
Maintenance ............................................. 237
Battery .................................................... 278
Brake Fluid .............................................. 256
Cleaning .................................................. 281
Climate Control ....................................... 280
Clutch Fluid ............................................. 256
Coolant ................................................... 252 Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 241
Oil ........................................................... 247
Precautions .............................................. 238
Radiator .................................................. 253
Remote Transmitter ................................. 279
Replacing Light Bulbs ............................... 258
Safety ...................................................... 239 Service Items ........................................... 243
Tires ........................................................ 269
Transmission Fluid ................................... 254
Under the Hood ...................................... 245
Maintenance Minder TM
............................ 241
Malfunction Indicator Lamp .............. 69, 301
Maximum Load Limit ............................... 195
Meters, Gauges ........................................... 81
Mirrors ...................................................... 118
Adjusting ................................................ 118
Door ....................................................... 118
Exterior ................................................... 118
Interior Rearview ..................................... 118
Modifications and Accessories ................. 236
MP3 ................... 145, 149, 156, 158, 162, 165
Multi-Information Display ......................... 83
N Numbers (Identification) .......................... 314

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Index
Cutoff System ........................................... 50
Off Indicator ............................................. 50
Side Curtain Airbags .................................. 51
Snow Tires ................................................ 277
Spare Tire ......................................... 287, 313
Spark Plugs ............................................... 312
Specifications ........................................... 312
Specified Fuel ................................... 232, 312
Speedometer .............................................. 81
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................ 41
Starting the Engine .................................. 198
Does Not Start ........................................ 293
Engine Switch Buzzer .............................. 109
Jump Starting ......................................... 294
Steering Wheel ........................................ 117
Adjusting ................................................ 117
Stopping ................................................... 224
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ....... 44
Switches
(Around the Steering Wheel) ........ 2, 3, 109
System Message Indicator ......................... 73T
Tachometer
................................................. 81
Temperature High Temperature Indicator ....................... 73
Low Temperature Indicator ........................ 74
Temperature Sensor ................................. 134
Time (Setting) ............................................. 98
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ..................................................... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303
Tires ........................................................... 269
Air Pressure ..................................... 270, 313
Checking and Maintaining ....................... 269
Compact Spare Tire ......................... 287, 313
Inspection ................................................ 269
Labeling .................................................. 270
Puncture (Flat Tire) ................................... 287
Regulations ............................................. 272
Rotation .................................................. 276
Tire Chains .............................................. 277
Wear Indicators ....................................... 274
Winter ..................................................... 277
Tonneau Cover ......................................... 129
Tools .......................................................... 286
Towing a Trailer ....................................... 197
Towing Hook ............................................ 309
Towing Your Vehicle ................................ 197
Emergency .............................................. 308
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) ......... 217
Indicator ............................................ 72, 303 Transmission
............................................. 203
Automatic ............................................... 203
Fluid ........................................................ 254
Number................................................... 314
Shift Lever Position Indicator.................... 204
Trip Meter ................................................... 84
Troubleshooting ....................................... 285
Blown Fuse...................................... 304, 305
Brake Pedal Vibrates .................................. 25
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door.......... 25
Emergency Towing .................................. 308
Engine Does Not Start ............................. 293
Noise When Braking .................................. 25
Overheating ............................................ 297
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 287
Regular Gasoline ............................. 232, 312
Shift Lever Won’t Move ........................... 296
Unable to Open the Hatch....................... 310
Warning Indicators .................................... 68
Turn Signals .............................................. 110
Indicators (Instrument Panel) ..................... 75
U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 100
USB Adapter Cable ................................... 137
USB Flash Drive ................................. 165, 171